Hey! I actually could've made this longer, but I decided on updating earlier. Anyhow, I'm also have two ideas on how to continue, and I need you to choose.

-A sad part, and then happy ending?

-Or happy part and happy ending.

So yeah, that's all.

Stars Were Meant For Light; Chapter 08: Restless Tears

Sting's P.O.V

I stepped out of the restaurant. I looked both left and right, hoping that an inn would be in sight, but there wasn't. I sighed before deciding to go left. There was a reason I went left: it was opposite from the Sabertooth inn.

Although, there was still the chance of running into Fairy Tail, I'd rather have that happen. I was confident that I could take beat any of them, if they stood in my way.

With my sensitive hearing, I heard a far off roar – coming from none other than the arena. My only reasoning for a roar that loud: the day's battles had ended. This posed a problem: Sabertooth's members would be out in the streets right now.

Minerva had given me today, and Rogue wouldn't tell the master. But what would the other members do? I guess if they see, I'll have to 'negotiate' with them to not tell the master. Of course, by 'negotiating,' I meant beating them up, until they would listen to me.

That would be for Lucy's sake. And, besides, it's not like the members of Sabertooth were all 'buddy-buddy.' No. They were absolutely ruthless.

Another problem: the direction I was heading in was taking me to the arena. Of course, a problem like that would, in no way, be able to stump me, the amazing Sting Eucliffe.

I turned down an alley, which took me to the next street. I was now off the city's main street.

I continued walking, and picked up some noise. I heard people. They were coming in this direction. Although people would see me, they knew well enough not the mess with one of the twin dragons. They would also know not to mess with Lucy.

Soon enough, after a few minutes of walking, I encountered a crowd. Not just any crowd, my least favorite type of crowd: a crowd filled with girls.

Groaning, I held on to Lucy tighter, so that nobody would be able to snatch her from my grasp. I continued to go forward. When the crowd first saw me, it started with squealing, and various compliments and requests.

Seconds later, as I got closer to the group, they seemed to take notice of Lucy. That's when the comments, which I could hear with my hearing, started.

"Isn't that the Fairy from today's battle?

"Yeah, the one who couldn't even cast that spell."

"That battle made me think they had a chance, but they don't."

"She should just give up on being a mage, and give her key to Sabertooth's Celestial mage."

"At least she would be able to do something with those."

I growled. I was close to attacking anyone else who besmirched Lucy's name. That was, until I smelt something salty from below me. I looked down.

And I saw something that I hated seeing the most: Lucy crying. It wasn't like earlier, though – no. This time she was crying because of a person.

Another realization dawned on me: she was awake.

"You were awake?" I asked. She nodded, "Why are you crying?" Maybe she was crying for a different reason. I mean, the crowd wasn't the closet, so maybe she didn't hear them.

She looked up at me, and smiled a sad smile, "I'm not deaf, Sting." She joked. I was about to yell at the crowd to be quiet, but Lucy spoke, "Just leave them, Sting. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion."

How she can be so forgiving, is a mystery to me. I just nodded, having no words to say. I continued walking, trying my best to ignore the crowd. It was hard, but if Lucy didn't want me to do anything, I wouldn't

I continued to carry her, until I finally found an inn. I know she wasn't knocked out anymore, but she was still hurt.

Expecting to hear a "Sting, put me down!" I looked down. To my surprise, she had fallen asleep again. I chuckled and entered the inn.

Walking up to the counter, I said, "A room for two." I was glad that the receptionist was a guy, so I knew he wouldn't try anything funny. I paid, got the keys, and left. And, although it was a guy, I still got a discount. Not from the guy, but from the manager, who was a girl, that walked by and noticed.

I went to the second floor, and opened the room. The inn wasn't very high class, so the rooms weren't big. They were much smaller than Sabertooth's inn's rooms. This inn's rooms only consisted of two twin beds, and a bathroom. There was a cabinet, for clothes, and a mirror that hung on the wall.

I went over and set Lucy on the bed closest to the window. I sat on the other bed, and began examining her features. She looked so much more peaceful when she was asleep. Her mouth was slightly opened, and I could hear the faintest of snores – one you wouldn't be able to hear if you weren't a dragon slayer. She had a few stray stands of hair on her face.

I stood up, and moved towards her. I used my hand to push away those strands of hairs. I lifted her head, and sat down, placing her head back down on my lap.

And then, something unexpected happened: I heard a knock at the door. And then I heard a familiar voice, "Sting, let us in."

I went to the door, and, while opening it, said, "How did you find me, Rogue?" I wasn't exactly expecting any visitors.

He entered the room, without my permission, while saying, "I smelt your scent; it was fairly strong in this area. In fact," he continued, "It was convenient that you're so close to the arena. I wanted to talk."

"Yeah, where were you, Sting?" It was when Lector spoke, that I finally acknowledged the exceeds' presence. Not that I don't care for them, I was just… distracted.

"Well," I turned towards Lucy, "I was catching up with her." By the end of that sentence, I was right next to Lucy. "She's sleeping now; she's been through a lot."

"Who is she?" Frosch asked.

I had completely forgotten that Frosch was oblivious to what was going on. So, it seemed, 'story-time' was about to begin.

Erza's P.O.V

I was beginning to worry. Lucy had been with Sting for the entirety of the games' battles. I do somewhat trust Sting, but Lucy is my friend. If she's not back by night, I'll go look for her.

With that set in my mind, I made my way back to my guild's balcony. Along the way, I couldn't help but feel bad for my comrades. For seven whole years, they were mocked, named the weakest guild in Fiore.

But that will change.

Fairy Tail is now whole again. There is no feeling of loss to hold us back. I'll make sure of that. And, although Sting is from Sabertooth, and Lucy trusts him, that will not hold me, or anyone else who knows of their relations, back.

We will prove that Fairy Tail is, and always was, the number guild. Not just in Fiore, in all of Earthland.

I finally made it to my guild's balcony. Most of the members seemed glum.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

Levy answered me, "They're just upset that we didn't get anymore than one point today."

"I see… LISTEN UP!" I yelled, gaining everyone's attention. "We may be in last today, but that doesn't matter. We are Fairy Tail! We will win in the end. Our loss of points was because of outside interference. We'll just make sure it doesn't happen again. Now, who's going to win this year?"

"FAIRY TAIL!" They chorused.

I believe I did my job.

Sorry, I didn't exactly like this chapter, but still. Remember to answer my question from earlier.

That's all... So, 'til next chapter.

~AGuyOnAComputer